Deana Lancaster News Reporter alancaster@nsnews.com FOR dog owners who wonder what their adorable four-legged companions get up to during the day, the answer is in sight. Literally. Planet Dogs, a Riverside Drive dog daycare went live today. with its brand-new “Doggy-Cam.” There are lots of reasons why he decided to install the camera, said Planct Dogs owner and operator Peter Croft. . “People that drop off their dogs, they can tell their relatives in England or wher- ever ‘I’m taking the dog to daycare, you can see them on the Web.’ 7 Even more important, he said, is that dog owners who arc new to Ieaving their pets at Planet Dogs can gain peace of mind from = the Doggy-Cam. “Ir will help them get comfortable leaving their dog here. They can lug on any time and see what they're doing, how well they’re being treated. I have no way of keowing when they are watching.” Only those with the pass- word can log on and watch. Croft said he thinks his is the first Doggy-Cam in western Canada. “It’s really popular in children’s daycare. So thought ‘Why not?’ * What does he think about dog owners who might be tempted to log on and watch their dogs play! when they should actually be ying all day, | Wednesday, December 15, 1999 — North Shore News ~ 29 PETS oe@ Spot run ai daycare working? “Well, T guess that’s a risk you'd have to take,” he said with a laugh. Dog daycares are a rela- tively new concept on the North Shore. It’s an option for owners who work outs of the home and want to ensure that their dog is getting enough exercise and mental stimulation. Most daycares also offer plenty of opportunities for dogs to socialize and get comfortable around other dogs. Planet Dogs has been open for 10 months. For more information, call the dog daycare at 929- 0663. Or, check out the Web site, now featuring the Doggy-Cam: . “Starbucks ' til Midnight *— On Friday, December 17th, all Starbucks on the North Shore will be open for four fabulous hours of Christmas fin. Come sample festive goodies and holiday. beverages, choose from oodles of gorgeous gifts and lean to make the : "> perfect cup ‘with Starbucks brewing equipment. . All hetidey merchundize at 10%0 off for forr merry hewrs only, 8 pam to midaight * Pemberton Plaza 1290 Marine Drive ~“Caulfeild 5371 Neadland Diive “Lonsdale 134. West Esplanade - Park & Tilford 333 Brooksbank Edgemont : 3127 Edgemont Blvd a Lynn Valley ‘. 2990 Mountain Highway Ambhside 1718 Mazine Drive . Deep Cove 391 North Dollarton Highway 13th & Lonsdale 1223 Lonsdale Avenue NEWS photo Mike Wakefield PETER Croft, owner of Planet Dogs, and Harley check out the Doggy-Cam view of. the daycare's four-legged clients at play. : BERS ado ais : december ee 18,1999 (ere NeacTatbe olers ct stable at cur int hoy Atooae Senet otto ¢ Please Note: These offers not available a at our vert Gilley Avenue, Bumany location.) )* ts a Decoratty rer Ay uli Discounts appty to in store merchandise cnly. Offers apply pattems.